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The European Court of Justice (ECJ), is the supreme court of the European Union in matters of EU law. It is not to be confused with the European Court of Human Rights, the supranational court based in Strasbourg.

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June 23, 2023

ECJ: Hungary broke EU asylum law by hindering process

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What's at stake in Poland's Swiss franc case?

What's at stake in Poland's Swiss franc case?

The European Union's top court has backed Polish borrowers holding foreign-currency mortgages in a key ruling.
BusinessJune 15, 2023
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Schengen states extend border checks, ignoring EU court

Schengen states extend border checks, ignoring EU court

The top EU court found that Germany, Denmark and other Schengen states have no legal basis for extending border checks.
PoliticsNovember 17, 2022
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Can Germany grant asylum to Russian deserters?

Can Germany grant asylum to Russian deserters?

Germany wants to offer protection for Russian military deserters. But the most important escape routes are closed.
Human RightsSeptember 23, 2022
Poles demonstrate in defense of EU membership in Gdansk

Poland vows not to pay any EU court fines

Poland vows not to pay any EU court fines

Warsaw has reacted with outrage to the European Court of Justice ruling to impose a daily fine of €1 million.
PoliticsOctober 28, 2021
EU flag symbol on a building in Poland

EU and Poland battle it out over the rule of law

EU and Poland battle it out over the rule of law

If the Polish government doesn't give in on its fight over the rule of law with the EU it could face hefty fines.
Rule of LawAugust 15, 2021
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Poland defies EU court coal ruling

Poland defies EU court coal ruling

Polish utility PGE continues to mine lignite close to Germany and the Czech Republic for use in a nearby power plant.
BusinessJuly 14, 202102:45 min
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